Automotive Industry Vocabulary

noun a loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds

verb to make a loud, resonant metallic sound

• The clang of the church bells could be heard throughout the town.
• I heard a loud clang coming from the garage, I wonder what it was.
• The metal pipe made a loud clang when it hit the ground.
• The clash of ideas in the meeting room created a clang of differing opinions.

noun a loud, sharp sound, typically made by metal objects striking together

verb to make or cause to make a clank sound

• The clank of metal echoed through the factory as the machines worked tirelessly.
• I heard a loud clank coming from the kitchen - I think something fell.
• The car's engine made a weird clank noise, I hope it's nothing serious.
• Her heart felt heavy with the clank of disappointment as she realized the truth.

noun a sum of money that is withheld or retained for a specific purpose

verb to restrain or prevent someone or something from advancing or progressing

• The company faced financial difficulties due to the holdback of funds by investors.
• I can't buy that new phone yet because I have a holdback on my paycheck this month.
• I had to put a holdback on going out this weekend because I'm low on cash.
• Her fear of failure was a constant holdback in pursuing her dreams.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically indicating when, where, how, or to what extent something is done

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The new car model is currently in production at the manufacturing plant.
• They're making a new movie right now, it's in production.
• The next season of the show is in production, can't wait to see it!
• The plan for the new marketing campaign is in production, we hope it will be a success.

noun a vehicle or device designed to explore the surface of an extraterrestrial body

• The rover was sent to explore the surface of Mars.
• Let's take the rover out for a spin in the desert.
• I heard they're working on a new rover for off-roading enthusiasts.
• She was like a rover, always wandering and exploring new opportunities.

noun a type of video blogging that involves recording oneself while riding a motorcycle

• Motovlogging has become a popular way for motorcyclists to share their riding experiences online.
• I love watching motovlogging videos on YouTube to see different motorcycle rides.
• Have you checked out that new motovlogging channel? It's lit!
• Motovlogging is like taking your audience on a virtual ride with you through your videos.

noun a procession of vehicles, typically for celebration or protest

• The carcade made its way through the crowded city streets, causing a temporary traffic jam.
• We joined the carcade of classic cars driving through town for a charity event.
• The carcade of hot rods rolled into the car show, turning heads left and right.
• The carcade of thoughts raced through her mind as she tried to make a decision.